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The Swine Health Information Center's Rapid Response Program is designed for epidemiological investigations of new emerging, endemic or transboundary swine diseases.

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) reports positive results from research funded on influenza detection and differentiation diagnostic development.

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians held its annual meeting this week and as always, there were many interesting and thought-provoking presentations. Here are some highlights.

Producers, industry representatives, and others in animal agriculture will discuss the diverse components of traceability at the 2018 NIAA Conference.

Citing improved understanding of the disease and control measures, USDA/APHIS this week rescinded federal reporting requirements for Swine Enteric Coronavirus Diseases (SECD).

Summary: Merck Animal Health announced the recipients of the 2018 Swine Veterinary Scholarships at the 2018 meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.

Ingelvac Provenza, from Boehringer Ingelheim, is a new vaccine for pigs. The company says it offers increased protection against damaging influenza strains that affect more than 70% of growing pigs every year.

Fostera Gold PCV MH provides broad protection against an evolving virus, says Zoetis, manufacturer of the new product.

The 2018 Pork Industry Forum began with an interesting presentation by author Michael Specter and a panel of experts on gene-editing and the future of this world-changing technology.

The 2018 Pork Industry Forum began with an interesting presentation by author Michael Specter and a panel of experts on gene-editing and the future of this world-changing technology.

“This time of year can be especially hard on pigs and people who have endured a long winter,” says Lisa Becton, DVM, director of swine health and information with the Pork Checkoff.

“This time of year can be especially hard on pigs and people who have endured a long winter,” says Lisa Becton, DVM, director of swine health and information with the Pork Checkoff.

The 2018 NIAA Annual Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Renaissance Stapleton Hotel, April 10th & 11th, with the follow–up Workshop on April 12th.

Iron deficiency in the first four weeks of a piglet’s life impairs the development of key brain structures, scientists report. Abnormalities remain even after weeks of iron supplementation begun later in life.

The 2018 NIAA Annual Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Renaissance Stapleton Hotel, April 10th & 11th, with the follow–up Workshop on April 12th.

Researchers at South Dakota State University found antibodies against influenza D in blood samples from horses. Cattle are the primary reservoir for Influenza D, which was first isolated from a diseased pig in 2011.

Researchers at South Dakota State University found antibodies against influenza D in blood samples from horses. Cattle are the primary reservoir for Influenza D, which was first isolated from a diseased pig in 2011.

Countries like Poland are implementing a strict regimen of control and eradication to control and hopefully eradicate African Swine Fever virus.

A report last week about a Florida man who had a tapeworm removed from his eye drew a lot of attention, but the information may not have been accurate.

The history of ASF outbreaks in Europe highlights the factors affecting spread as well as the challenges for eradication.

For professing to love and protect animals, members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sure kill a lot of them. The group has euthanized 38,000 animals since 1998.

Carried out by the Swine Health Information Center's Rapid Response Corps, a team of trained industry experts will analyze the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in affected herds.

Jishu Shi, professor of vaccine immunology and director of the U.S.-China Center for Animal Health, has developed a method of producing a classical swine fever vaccine safely and inexpensively.

As part of the recovery effort in Puerto Rico, many animals were rescued and brought to the U.S., but this action has far-reaching implications in terms of animal health.

The mechanisms that kill Salmonella at lower temperatures were not fully understood until now, according to a team of researchers.

The Swine Health Information Center Plan of Work for 2018, with projects designed to quickly deliver results to safeguard the health of the US swine herd, was recently approved by the organization’s Board of Directors.

Romania’s Veterinary Authority confirmed a second detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in a backyard herd of domestic pigs in mid-January.

A case study on the economic value of the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (ISUVDL) shows an eight-to-one return on investment, and that’s just during normal years.

Using animals for toxicity testing has been a contentious issue. A government partnership has developed a “roadmap” to reduce the use of animals in this way.

Is chronic wasting disease (CWD) a potential time bomb for the agriculture industry? A silent killer stalking deer and elk, CWD could potentially infect pigs and cattle.

Several federal agencies employ veterinarians, and sometimes struggle to recruit enough to meet demand.

McDonald's no longer sells chicken treated with medically important antibiotics. Now a health advocacy group wants pork and beef to be next.

Good crowd, good conversations and an optimistic attitude rule the day at the 2018 Iowa Pork Congress.

Viruses such as influenza and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus survive better in cold, wet weather.

Aptimmune completes fund and moves headquarters and lab to St. Louis; GROWMARK announces scholarship program; and Thought for Food launches its 2018 challenge.

How accurate and precise are quick tests and labs when analyzing DON (vomitoxin)? The quick test or lab used can have a significant impact on the reliability of the data.

Kubota Tractor Company introduces a utility vehicle and TechMix offers a drying agent to support newborn and pre-weaned pigs.

The National Pork Board accepts the Swine Health Information Center’s 2017 annual report, and validates its efforts to protect the U.S. swine herd.

Animal agriculture must take a leadership role in becoming the first line of defense should a food-related biosecurity breach occur.

Porcine sapelovirus is detected with some frequency in the central nervous system (CNS) tissue of pigs with atypical neurologic signs, says Bailey Arruda, DVM, with Iowa State University.

When was the last time you sampled the water in your production unit?  Water quality can have a significant impact on growth and overall health.

Registration is now open for both distance education programs that target specific segments of the pork industry.

Brazil expects the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to declare the country free from foot-and-mouth disease with vaccinations at a meeting in May, according to a government statement on Friday.

Iron is essential for piglets to generate hemoglobin and deliver oxygen to tissues throughout its body.

Good care and management in the farrowing house has a major influence on the number of liveborn piglets that are weaned and on how well they perform in later stages of production.

Emerging pseudorabies virus (PRV) variant has led to frequent outbreaks of PRV infection among Bartha-K61-vaccinated swine population in Chinese swine farms and caused high mortality in pigs of all age since late 2011.

Good care and management in the farrowing house has a major influence on the number of liveborn piglets that are weaned and on how well they perform in later stages of production.

A course from the University of Minnesota will identify basic concepts of infectious disease biology and provide an introduction to genetics and genetic selection.

Challenges – known and unknown – will continue in the pork industry, and producers need to be prepared. The 2018 Swine Profitability Conference has a lineup of speakers who can help.

Witnesses spoke to the Senate Ag Committee this week, telling members the current security measures against pests, pathogens and other threats aren’t doing the job, reported AgriPulse.